Painful Choice
Painful Choice is a Normal Spell, first released in 2002 in Magic Ruler. It has 10 printings across 6 sets (Super Rare, Rare, Common). The cheapest copy is MRL-E049 Super Rare at $1.82; the most valuable is SRL-EN049 Super Rare at $9.27. In the TCG it is currently unlimited (3 copies).
Market price · TCGPlayer
Updated Oct 1, 2026
$1.82 – $9.27
9 printings priced
Type
Normal
ATK
0
DEF
0
Select 5 cards from your Deck and show them to your opponent. Your opponent must select 1 card and will be added to your hand. Discard the remaining cards to the Graveyard.
Appears in 6 expansions
Printings (10)
| expansion | Code | Rarity | Price | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spell Ruler (Europe) | MRL-E049 | Super Rare | $1.82 | |
| Retro Pack 2024 Reprint | RP01R-EN059 | Rare | €9.00 | |
| Magic Ruler | MRL-049 | Super Rare | $2.61 | |
| Dark Beginning 1 | DB1-EN033 | Common | $3.36 | |
| Dark Legends | DLG1-EN060 | Common | $1.88 | |
| Retro Pack | RP01-EN059 | Rare | $3.88 | |
| Spell Ruler | SRL-049 | Super Rare | $3.02 | |
| Spell Ruler (Worldwide English) | SRL-EN049 | Super Rare | $9.27 | |
| Spell Ruler (25th Anniversary Edition) | SRL-EN049 | Super Rare | $6.32 | |
| Retro Pack (2020 Date Reprint) | RP01-EN059 | Rare | $1.82 |
Painful Choice: FAQ
How much is Painful Choice worth?+
Painful Choice currently sells for $1.82 – $9.27 on TCGPlayer, from $1.82 for MRL-E049 up to $9.27 for SRL-EN049. The exact value depends on the printing, rarity, edition and condition — scan the card with YuScan to see the price of your copy.
Which sets was Painful Choice printed in?+
Painful Choice appears in 6 sets: Magic Ruler, Retro Pack 2024 Reprint, Dark Beginning 1, Dark Legends, Retro Pack, Spell Ruler.
Is Painful Choice legal in tournaments?+
On the current TCG Forbidden & Limited List, Painful Choice is unlimited (3 copies).
What is the passcode of Painful Choice?+
The 8-digit passcode printed on Painful Choice is 74191942.
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